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Homelessness – homeless shelters, women’s & family shelters

August 19, 2011

Where can I find a homeless shelter or women’s shelter? Are there any programs specifically for pregnant women, foster children, teens, families, formerly incarcerated women, or people battling addiction?

* NY Department of Homeless Services (DHS)-Works to prevent homelessness in NYC. Telephone: 212-361-8000. In an emergency you can dial 311. This number allows you to get help, including family eviction prevention services.

* Urban Justice Center - New York City organization that engages in legal services, advocacy, community education, and organizing around many issues, including homelessness. They have a homelessness outreach and prevention project with a website that includes information on how to access legal clinics. For even more information, call 646-602-5600.

* The Good Counsel Home - Located in New Jersey, provides shelter for pregnant women and mothers with children. They also have a 24/7 hotline and can refer women to other programs. Pregnancy helpline: 1-800-723-8331

* First Step Home - provides shelter to pregnant women and mothers who are battling addictions in Cincinnati, Ohio. Also provides other resources to help combat the addiction.

Shelters for pregnant women:

* Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH) - Helps NYC families who do not have housing. Single pregnant women, pregnant couples, or parent/grandparents with a pregnant child 21 years of age or over must go in-person to the PATH Office in the Bronx, which is open 24/7. 151 East 151 St., Bronx, NY 10451. (917) 521–3900 or 311.

* The Good Counsel Home - Located in New Jersey, provides shelter for pregnant women and mothers with children. They also have a 24/7 hotline and can refer women to other programs. Pregnancy helpline: 800-723-8331

* Lexi House - provides shelter and other help to women who are pregnant and homeless in Alabama.

* First Step Home - provides shelter to pregnant women and mothers who are battling addictions in Cincinnati, Ohio. Also provides other resources to help combat addiction.

Shelters for formerly incarcerated women:

* Hour Children - An organization in Queens that works with incarcerated and formally incarcerated women and their families. Their community programs include supportive housing, counseling, day care, mentoring, and a food pantry. Telephone: 718-433-4724. Address: 36-11 12th St., Long Island City, NY 11106.